Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Editorial: The Other War

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Pakistan cannot afford to let its ongoing conflict with Afghanistan fade into the background

Editorial: Extraction as Governance

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While the reasons for the hefty fuel hikes are not unmerited, the lack of any plan aimed at curtailing demand highlights the government’s extractive priorities

Editorial: Indefensible Expense

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The Punjab government’s reported purchase of a luxury private jet raises questions about its true priorities

News roundup of the top Pakistani stories

P.M. Sharif Announces Austerity Measures Amidst Fuel Crisis

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Federal government slashes fuel allowances, bans ‘unnecessary’ foreign visits, adopts work-from-home policy, closes schools for two weeks

Top 5 This Week

News and Affairs

P.M. Sharif Reaches Saudi Arabia to Discuss Middle East Tensions

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Visit follow phone call between the premier and Iran’s president a day earlier

IHC Orders Reconstitution of Medical Board for Imran Khan

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Division bench says board will submit report on whether it recommends transfer of former prime minister to hospital

P.M. Sharif Picks PMLN’s Nehal Hashmi for Sindh Governor

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Summary for appointment forwarded to President Zardari, with Hashmi set to replace Kamran Tessori once approved

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